By ORIO from
TFW2005:
Auto Assembly has updated their website in regards to this years kitbash workshop. The update is as follows:
We have had a kitbash workshop at Auto Assembly for the last few years but as we are moving the convention to a new home for 2012, we wanted to do something special this year and bring all of you a brand new, improved workshop as part of Europe’s Largest Transformers Convention so we’ve teamed up with Calloway Customs to do something brand new which we think you’ll all love…
This “Blue Peter” style presentation will last approximately one hour, and will focus on how to change a stock Hasbro toy into a different character, using all the tools and tricks of the trade available. Discussing paint removal, disassembly and cleaning, spray / paint preparation and application, wheel removal, head replacement, decal application and much more.
Presented by Nick Calloway, the designer behind the popular Calloway Customs Shapeway store, and Botcon award winner Sid Beckett. This workshop will be backed up by a full “how to…” bullet-point refresher guide on the Auto Assembly website and a video of the presentation so you can follow along at home.
“We wanted to do something similar to the custom workshops other conventions offer,” said Nick Calloway, “without the practical difficulties of sixty people fighting over two soldering irons, against the clock. In this workshop you will learn all the skills you need so you can attempt a true custom in the comfort of your own home at your own pace.”
The limited edition convention exclusive upgrade kits themselves will be available to purchase at the convention and will be available to pre-order shortly from Calloway Custom Designs exclusively for convention attendees!
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By Shin Densetsu from
TFW2005:
TakaraTomy designer Hasui Shogo, AKA Mr Starscream, has
tweeted a new teaser image of MP12 Masterpiece Sideswipe, in anticipation for Tokyo Toy Show 2012. In addition, he has stated that both MP13 and MP14 will be officially announced at the show during the talk event at the TakaraTomy booth. Additional info:
ScheduleSaturday, June 16 11:00 of the Japan time
MP-12 LAMBOL
MP-13 SOUNDWAVE?
MP-14 ?????????
Who is MP-14? Could it be
Masterpiece Ultra Magnus which Mr Starscream alluded to last year? Or is it another character entirely?
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By DESTRO from
TFW2005:
Hasbro has just posted up new images of the upcoming GIJOE SDCC Exclusive ShockWave H.I.S.S. Tank. The new box sports old school Marvel style comic book art to match last years SkyScream with Cobra Commander.
SDCC 2012 Images include:
SDCC 2012 H.I.S.S. Tank Box
Devastator B.A.T.
Decepticon Destro
Shockwave H.I.S.S. Tank
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By Super_Megatron from
TFW2005:
TFcon is pleased to share with you the first image of the
TFcon 2012 exclusive SHAFTER figure in package featuring box art by Silas Zee. Limited to only 500 pieces it is produced by iGear Toys.
You can reserve the TFcon exclusive Shafter and
register for TFcon 2012 via the online registration page.
TFcon 2012 features Canada's largest dealer room for Transformers merchandise, question and answer panels and autograph sessions with many special guests including Transformers Creator Bob Budiansky, Transformers voice actor Scott McNeil, artist Silas Zee and Hasbro Canada with more to be announced.
TFcon - Canada's 11th Annual Transformers Collectors Convention is July 27th to 29th, 2012 at the Delta Meadowvale Resort and Conference Centre in Mississauga, Ontario.
The TFcon 2012 hotel block is now available.
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By ORIO from
TFW2005:
Missing Transformers action now that Transformers Prime is on a break? Well, fear not! Those loveable Rescue Bots have you covered i nthe mean time as new episodes are on the horizon. The next new episode which is set to air on June 30 is titled
The Lost Bell.
The episode description from
Zap2it is - A storm strands Cody on a deserted island where they find a pirate ship that holds the key to a mystery.
All through June there's new episodes of Rescue Bots!
June 9th - Small Blessings
June 16th - The Griffin Rock Triangle
June 23rd - Rules and Regulations
June 30th - The Lost Bell
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By ORIO from
TFW2005:
More Fall of Cybertron footage continues to roll in from E3. Check out these two in game footage videos courtesy of Gametrailers.com featuring Vortex and Grimlock in action. Watch the end of Grimlock's video for a nice nod to the 1986 original Transformers movie!
Get More: <a rel='nofollow' href='http://www.gametrailers.com'>GameTrailers.com</a>,
Transformers: Fall of Cybertron - E3 2012: Grimlock's Rage Gameplay (Cam), <a rel='nofollow' href='http://pc.gametrailers.com/'>PC Games</a>, <a rel='nofollow' href='http://ps3.gametrailers.com/'>PlayStation 3</a>, <a rel='nofollow' href='http://xbox360.gametrailers.com/'>Xbox 360</a>
Get More: <a rel='nofollow' href='http://www.gametrailers.com'>GameTrailers.com</a>,
Transformers: Fall of Cybertron - E3 2012: Vortex Assault Gameplay (Cam), <a rel='nofollow' href='http://pc.gametrailers.com/'>PC Games</a>, <a rel='nofollow' href='http://ps3.gametrailers.com/'>PlayStation 3</a>, <a rel='nofollow' href='http://xbox360.gametrailers.com/'>Xbox 360</a>
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By Sol Fury from
TFW2005:
An interesting snippet from a larger article on Transformers the Ride posted on LATimes' Hero Complex gives a small insight into what lies in store with Transformers 4. Apparently Transformers 4 will feature a redesign of the robots and an entirely new (human?) cast. Michael Bay has also said that he intends for this movie to be his last, to set things up for "the next guy".
Granted, we have heard that before, because in the production of Transformers Dark of the Moon, Michael Bay had stated he intended that to be his last, and even before that, during Revenge of the Fallen Mr Bay had said he intended to take some time out before making the third movie. Neither of these possibilities materialized, so take this claim that Transformers 4 will be his last one with a pinch of salt.
That being said, how does a redesign of the robot cast grab you? Dark of the Moon already featured a move to more "heroic" proportions on Optimus Prime with his new abs - will it be a case of more tweaking of designs familiar to audiences the world over, or perhaps a more dramatic shake-up?
Be sure to check out the
full article on LATimes. While it is mostly about Transformers the Ride, it is well worth the read for the information on the reception to the ride as much as it is for the hint at Transformers 4 taking a different direction.
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By NIBMRatchet from
TFW2005:
This is not very surprising news after Nintendo’s cool presentation at E3 yesterday. It seems like Transformers: Prime - The Game is coming to Nintendo WiiU.
We’ve
known that the game would release on Fall for Nintendo Wii, DS and 3DS, but this is the first official announcement of the game for the Wii successor. You can find out more by visiting the
Activision Official Website (Find Games > All Platforms > WiiU).
"Help Optimus Prime and the AUTOBOTS join forces with human friends Jack, Miko and Raf to save the Earth from Megatron and his new secret weapon. Play as one of your favorite AUTOBOT characters including Bumblebee and Bulkhead as you battle through unique vistas around the world to help defeat the DECEPTICONS. Continue the battle on the Wii and 3DS systems against your friends in Multiplayer Mode with 12 playable characters."The 3DS trailer for the game is below...
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By ORIO from
TFW2005:
We have received the Diamond Comics shipping list for next week's Transformers comics courtesy of 2005 Boards member D-Drive. Robots In Disguise #6 will give us a glimpse of where Optimus has been while the More Than Meets The Eye trade paperback will be perfect for new readers wanting to jump in on this new story from the beginning!
TRANSFORMERS MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE TP VOL 01
(W) James Roberts (A) Nick Roche, Alex Milne (CA) Alex Milne
The ultimate Transformers saga begins here! More Than Meets The Eye reunites the fan-favorite creative team behind Last Stand of the Wreckers and sends the Transformers on an epic quest to the farthest reaches of the Transformers Universe and beyond! Also includes the one-shot Death of Optimus Prime.
TRANSFORMERS ROBOTS IN DISGUISE ONGOING #6(also incentive shipping) (W) John Barber (A) Livio Ramondelli (CA) Casey Coller, Livio Ramondelli
ONCE HE WAS: OPTIMUS PRIME! The Autobot gave up his title-returned to his role as ORION PAX! But that doesn't mean the fight's over! A shattered planet leads Pax and a squad of fan favorite characters on the trail of the deadliest Decepticon of all... SHOCKWAVE!
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